According to a MOH media release, A 38-year-old man was charged in court after being caught for attending a gathering at a women’s place during the circuit breaker period. Soh Seng Chye Francis was charged under the Section 34(7) of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020, after allegedly contravening Regulation 6 of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
The incident happened on the evening of 08 Apr 2020 which lasted for an hour. The gathering involved five others who are from the same household.
According to the law, an individual who is not living in the same residences is not allowed to gather from 07 Apr 2020 – 01 Jun 2020. Anyone caught will be smack with a heavy $10000 fine, 6 months jail term, or both.